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Convict Lake provides easy access in the winter. You could do a loop connecting Convict Lake to the McGee Creek trailhead, hitting various peaks and/or lakes along the way (Mt. Baldwin, Red Slate Mt. are two that are on my to-do list in that area).

Thanks Bob,

I just pulled out my Mt Whitney map and happened to notice a small square I hadn't seen before labeled "Winter Road Closure" located down before the switchbacks. That would be a long, brutal, road walk. I assumed the gate up by the trailheads was "the" gate. Makes more sense they'd have a lower gate to keep people off the switchbacks during the snow season.

I'll check out those other options.

Appreciate the reply.

Anyone been up recently? Webcams are looking good-ish and considering a one day up Russell. Anyone know if lower gate is open?

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